Bachelor's Degree in Biology

The Biology program leads to a Bachelor of Arts and provides students with a broad background in basic biological principles from the cellular and molecular levels through evolution and the functioning of ecosystems. As such, the biology curriculum provides the breadth of biological experience essential for a diversity of careers in the health fields, in basic biological research in the laboratory and field, in biology education, or in business and industry. The curriculum includes a set of core courses in science and hands-on learning opportunities.

Student Learning Goals:

Provide students with an understanding of the breadth of biological fields

Provide students with a solid foundation in biological, ecological and evolutionary principles that apply to all of biology

Provide opportunities for laboratory or field research experiences

Prepare students for a suite of potential biological careers

Special Features:

Small class sizes equal a more interesting and interactive education. Professors get to know you as an individual and understand your particular career interests. Every lecture and laboratory is taught by a full-time faculty member who has earned a doctorate degree and been published in their field of expertise.

Students who meet membership criteria have the opportunity to join the college's chapter of Beta Beta Beta, a national biological honor society.

Opportunity to help organize and run the annual Science is Fun! night event for local community